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Return to Work After Lumbar Surgery: a Nationwide Survey of Spinal Surgeons' Practices

NCT07193758 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 54

Last updated 2026-04-29

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Summary

This national cross-sectional survey investigates the current practices and perceptions of Belgian spinal surgeons regarding return to work (RTW) after lumbar surgery for radicular pain. The study aims to (1) assess surgeons' advice on RTW and sick leave, (2) identify barriers and facilitators encountered when providing RTW guidance, and (3) explore how these factors relate to surgeon characteristics such as demographics, hospital setting, and professional experience. The results will inform clinical practice recommendations and support the development of targeted interventions to improve RTW guidance.

Conditions

  • Radicular Pain
  • Lumbar Surgery
  • Radicular Pain Related to Lumbosacral Disc Disease
  • Fusion of Spine, Lumbar Region
  • Disc Herniation With Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Decompression

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sofie Rummens, MD, PhD · UZ Leuven

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-10-02
Primary Completion
2026-04-26
Completion
2026-04-26

Countries

  • Belgium

Study Locations

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